Transcribe Wainwright, James A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-12-13)

Easthampton Dec 13th 79.

"     16

Prof Ward

     Dear Sir
               I have 

just graduated from College and have not yet secured. a position where I could be earning something. While in College I took the full course in natural Histry and gained a good knowledge of the principles of this science, an quite an extensive knowledge of Minerals & Shells. Having heard & read a great deal about your establishment, I make bold to write you and ask for. a position in your ? I have done considerable collecting since I took up